Conor Fitzsimmons

Entering his second season with Newcastle Thunder, The 20-year-old loose forward joined the club from Castleford Tigers for 2018 and made a strong impression over the season, making 25 appearances and scoring five tries.

An exciting young talent, he displayed all of his ability as a strong, direct runner with a high skill level last season and made a suitably impressive impact on coaches and fans alike.

A product of the Cumbria academy structure, Fitzsimmons graced the field twice for the Tigers and is looking forward to being part of Thunder’s 2019 push for the Betfred Championship.